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FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FICO announced the news in a corporate blog post; the FHFA has yet to make a formal announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FICO announced the news in a corporate blog post; the FHFA has yet to make a formal announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is proposing a nearly 20% property tax increase for 2026, the first hike since 2019. KSL.com reports Wilson said the increase is needed to meet rising costs and maintain the county’s bond rating. She noted that inflation since the...
Wells Fargo Opens New 22-Acre Texas Campus
Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC) has opened its newest campus in the Dallas-area suburb of Irving, Texas. The 22-acre, $570 million campus accommodates 4,500 employees in new buildings equipped with solar power, smart irrigation systems, and dynamic glass that...
Chip and Joanna Gaines Bring the ‘Fixer Upper’ Franchise to Colorado
Fans of home renovators Chip and Joanna Gaines will be getting a Rocky Mountain high on their latest endeavor – “Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House,” which marks the couple’s first "Fixer Upper" project outside of their home state of Texas. In this new three-part...
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Supreme Court Rules Lisa Cook Can Stay at the Fed for Now
The court will hear the arguments in this case in January, and its ruling will remain in place until there is a final ruling. Continue Reading Supreme Court Rules Lisa Cook Can Stay at the Fed for Now
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
The Refinance Index plummeted by 21% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
NAR noted that the shutdown has resulted in the halting of NFIP’s authority to issue new policies. Continue Reading NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
New ATTOM Tool Identifies True Owners Controlling Properties
“Property ownership has gotten more complex, and public records do not always tell the full story,” said ATTOM’s Todd Teta. Continue Reading New ATTOM Tool Identifies True Owners Controlling Properties
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The Agency Opens Fifth Spanish Office in Madrid
The brokerage also has Spanish offices in Marbella, Costa Blanca North, Mallorca, and Barcelona. Continue Reading The Agency Opens Fifth Spanish Office in Madrid
Foreign Interest in US Housing Continues to Rise, But Not Among Canadians
Austin and San Antonio attracted new levels of attention in the first quarter. Continue Reading Foreign Interest in US Housing Continues to Rise, But Not Among Canadians
Texas Realtor Pleads Guilty to $770,000 Fraud Scheme
Mario Alberto Rodriguez will be sentenced on Aug. 12 and faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine. Continue Reading Texas Realtor Pleads Guilty to $770,000 Fraud Scheme
San Francisco’s Market Center Complex Sold at a Steep Discount
The property, which consists of adjacent 22-story and 40-story towers on Market Street, were 44% leased as of April. Continue Reading San Francisco’s Market Center Complex Sold at a Steep Discount
Chicago Fire to Build $650 Million Soccer Stadium Without Public Funding
The Chicago White Sox expressed interest in the site but demanded $1 billion in public funding to cover the development costs. Continue Reading Chicago Fire to Build $650 Million Soccer Stadium Without Public Funding
Oceanfront Oregon Hotel Listed for Sale
The hotel was built in 1966 and spans nearly 2.5 acres across five buildings, with 900 feet of exclusive beachfront access. Continue Reading Oceanfront Oregon Hotel Listed for Sale
Real Estate Agency Slammed for Offering Week’s Free Rent in Exchange for 5-Star Google Reviews
Oddly, the business did not suffer from bad reviews – it enjoyed an average rating of 4.8 stars from 851 reviews prior to the story going live. Continue Reading Real Estate Agency Slammed for Offering Week’s Free Rent in Exchange for 5-Star Google Reviews
Douglas Elliman to Expand Globally
“Elliman International represents the natural progression of our legacy as America’s premier luxury real estate brokerage now becoming global,” said President and CEO Michael S. Liebowitz. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman to Expand Globally
Platform Ventures Launches Multifamily Development Unit
The company “believes multifamily housing offers a blend of stability, income generation, and long-term growth potential.” Continue Reading Platform Ventures Launches Multifamily Development Unit
Progressive Insurance Debuts Program to Empower Prospective Homebuyers
Progressive is also introducing The UpPayment program, a down payment assistance program that will provide a $13,500 grant towards the purchase of a home to up to 100 qualified applicants. Continue Reading Progressive Insurance Debuts Program to Empower Prospective Homebuyers
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